Minnesota experienced an unprecedented number of air quality alerts for unhealthy air conditions in 2021, which were the most severe, widespread, and longest lasting on record, reaching levels that were dangerous for everyone.
News Releases: April 2022
MPCA meteorologists forecast air quality in response to drought and wildfire predictions for summer 2022 in Minnesota —
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Aspen Hills wastewater treatment plant discharges excessive phosphorus, fecal coliform into Tibbets Brook for nearly three years —
Monday, April 25, 2022
Homeowners association’s wastewater treatment plant in Elk River pays civil penalty for discharges of pollutants into an impaired water body.
MPCA reports call for continued protection of northern Minnesota’s most pristine waters —
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Three new reports by the MPCA show that lakes and streams in the Rainy River - Rainy Lake and Lower Rainy River watersheds have few impairments, but must be protected to ensure continued world-class recreational opportunities and wilderness experiences.